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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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From January 2027, data from ERP 2 on-board units can be used to prevent, detect and solve crimes

All Singapore-registered vehicles on the roads must be fitted with the next-generation OBU from Jan 1, 2027.
All Singapore-registered vehicles on the roads must be fitted with the next-generation OBU from Jan 1, 2027.

Some airlines hit by disruption to self-service check-in kiosks at Changi Airport

The disruption persisted for at least two-and-a-half hours.
The disruption persisted for at least two-and-a-half hours.

Visitors can try on-demand self-driving shuttles on Sentosa from early 2027

A preview of Sentosa’ss on-demand autonomous robobus service, developed with TADA Mobility (Singapore) Pte Ltd, along Siloso Beach Walk on Oct 29.
A preview of Sentosa’ss on-demand autonomous robobus service, developed with TADA Mobility (Singapore) Pte Ltd, along Siloso Beach Walk on Oct 29.

SMRT bus driver who helped put out car fire among winners at Transport Gold Awards

SMRT bus driver Yau Minddin Muhamad (left) and SBS Transit senior assistant interchange supervisor Lim Poh Boon won the Outstanding Award, a top honour given out at the annual Transport Gold Awards.
SMRT bus driver Yau Minddin Muhamad (left) and SBS Transit senior assistant interchange supervisor Lim Poh Boon won the Outstanding Award, a top honour given out at the annual Transport Gold Awards.

VietJet flights out of Changi unlikely to be affected despite carrier’s legal troubles: Experts

VietJet currently operates four nonstop routes between Singapore and Vietnam, with a fifth slated to begin in December.
VietJet currently operates four nonstop routes between Singapore and Vietnam, with a fifth slated to begin in December.

SIA pilots could not avoid turbulence on 2025 flight that led to crew member fracturing ankle: Report

SIA also said the cabin crew member who suffered a fractured ankle has returned to flying duties.
SIA also said the cabin crew member who suffered a fractured ankle has returned to flying duties.

Cross Island Line: Traffic to be diverted in Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 amid suspension of tunnelling works

The stretch of road that runs past AMK Hub mall in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 will be partially closed to all vehicles except public buses from Nov 14, 2026, to May 2028.
The stretch of road that runs past AMK Hub mall in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 will be partially closed to all vehicles except public buses from Nov 14, 2026, to May 2028.

Bukit Panjang LRT upgrades to be completed by end-2026; work to replace power rails 98% done

The upgrades include replacing 16.6km of power rails that supply electricity to the trains, which is now close to completion.
The upgrades include replacing 16.6km of power rails that supply electricity to the trains, which is now close to completion.

Plan to test driverless buses on 2 SBST routes called off as LTA explores smaller-scale trials

LTA said all six autonomous buses have been delivered to Singapore.
LTA said all six autonomous buses have been delivered to Singapore.

Motorists, dealers waiting to see how proposed COE changes will impact car prices

A merger of the two COE categories is among the proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models.
A merger of the two COE categories is among the proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models.

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